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Celtics forward Jared Sullinger, who pled not guilty in Waltham District Court today to charges of assault and battery, witness intimidation and malicious destruction of property following an alleged incident with his longtime girlfriend Saturday night, apologized to everyone from his girlfriend to the team and fans in a prepared statement this afternoon.

"I voluntarily reported to the Waltham police this morning to respond to charges against me," he said. "The experience was humbling and embarrassing for me. Yet I know that this situation has brought both sorrow and embarrassment to my girlfriend, my family, the Boston Celtics organization, my teammates, and my fans. To all of you, I apologize from the bottom of my heart.

“My lawyers have advised me not to discuss the case at this time. But I wanted to immediately and publicly apologize to everyone affected by this situation."

Sullinger's words were released through the Celtics.

The 21-year-old forward turned himself in to Waltham police yesterday morning after what prosecutors descrived as an argument between Sullinger and his longtime girlfriend Saturday night. The woman confronted Sullinger with what she told police was evidence of him cheating on her from his cell phone.

That's when authorities say Sullinger pushed his girlfriend down on the bed pinning her and then doing the same on the floor until she threatened to call police. He then took the phone and left, heading to Logan Airport for a flight to Ohio, authorities said.

The girlfriend reported the alleged assault to police and that is when a warrant for Sullinger's arrest was posted.

Sullinger pleaded not guilty today to charges of assault and battery, malicious destruction of property and witness intimidation. Police said Sullinger surrendered this morning at 6. He was ordered to not be alone with the alleged victim and only talk with her on the phone.

The Celtics released the following statement:

“The Celtics were disappointed to learn of the allegations against Jared and are currently gathering more information on the situation, which we are taking very seriously. We will reserve further comment until such point that we have sufficient additional information."